Sisters in Action

A Defining Moment for the African Church: The Significance of PACTPAN’s 2025 Congress in Abidjan

The upcoming III Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life, organized by the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN), emerges as a historic gathering poised to profoundly shape the future of the African Catholic communities and influence the global Church. Scheduled for August 5–10, 2025, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, under the theme “Journeying Together in Hope as…

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Consecrated Women in Africa: A Force for Sustainable Development and Enduring Impact

NAIROBI, KENYA – From June 10 to 12, 2025, the 4th Global Research Network Convening gathered at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), casting a revealing spotlight on the pivotal, yet often understated, role of African consecrated women in advancing sustainable development. Organized under the aegis of the Centre for Research in Religious Life and Apostolate (CERRA) Africa Symposium,…

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A New Dawn for Consecrated Life through Synodality

Something profound is stirring in the heart of Africa, a quiet but unmistakable spiritual awakening led by African women religious. In a continent scarred by inequality yet rich in faith, these consecrated women are becoming the beating heart of a renewed Catholic Church. This was powerfully affirmed just weeks ago at the 6th General Assembly and Symposium of Confederation of…

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Meet the Ugandan Sister Transforming Early Childhood Development in Africa

A Sister’s Mission: Sr. Pauline Acayo Spearheads Early Childhood Development Across Africa, Launching New Phase of Impact NAIROBI, Kenya – From a young age, Sr. Pauline Acayo’s life has been a beacon of unwavering dedication, weaving together faith and a profound commitment to human development. As the Strengthening Capacity of Religious Women in Early Childhood Development (SCORE ECD) Coordinator and…

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